GRE Word List

SINECURE

an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income

The meaning of the word sinecure is an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income.

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WordMeaning
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt